Debka: Russian S-400 missiles turn most of Syria into no-fly zone, halt US air strikes
The deployment of the highly advanced Russian S-400 anti-air missiles at the Khmeimin base, Russia’s military enclave in Syria near Latakia, combined with Russia electronic jamming and other electronic warfare equipment, has effectively transformed most of Syria into a no-fly zone under Russian control.
Moscow deployed the missiles last Wednesday, Nov. 25, the day after Turkish warplanes downed a Russian Su-24. Since then, the US and Turkey have suspended their air strikes over Syria, including bombardments of Islamic State targets. The attacks on ISIS in Iraq continue without interruption. Turkey is now extra-careful to avoid flights anywhere near the Syrian border.
WNU Editor: I am not in the habit of posting stories from DEbka, but it is true that both the U.S. and Turkey have suspended air-strikes over Syria. CENTCom's last press release is from November 25 .... the day that these Russian air-defense systems became operational. CENTCOM's website is here. As for Turkey, they officially declared a cessation of flights on Friday .... Turkish Press: Turkey's Military Has Suspended Flights Over Syria Because Of The Crisis With Russia.
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